To carry the flat tire, you can either place it in a large trash bag (that you brilliantly stashed in your car) and carry it in the front passenger seat or you can strap it down on your luggage rack. Scott Mueller 002981 RNDOLA -----Original Message----- From: content22207 <brobertson@xxxx> [mailto:brobertson@xxxx] Sent: Friday, January 10, 2003 5:54 PM To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [DML] A new great spare tire debate? Relax people. My D had no spare. I needed something to fit a particular well, a particular bolt pattern, and two different sized brake calipers (14" rims won't clear the rear). Went to the junkyard and found suitable rim (no offense to VW people, but they apparently weren't big sellers in rural North Carolina -- junkyard didn't have one). Bought a brand new tire to fit. FWIW, my rubber is brand new and designed to be a primary tire. The *REAL* question should be: OK, I've got the spare mounted on the rear, now what do I do with the flat 15"? Bill Robertson #5939 To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/